Creating Short
Story with
Scratch for 5th
Graders
Week 8
Mr Reina
Contents
Understanding
01 Introduction 02
Scratch
Writing the Short
03 04 Implementing Scripts
Story
05 Incorporating Images 06 Conclusion
01
Introduction
Creating a short story
Project Overview
Project Title: The Adventure of Max the Cat
Objective:
Students will create a short story about Max the Cat's adventure using
Scratch, incorporating characters, backgrounds, dialogues, and basic
animations.
Duration:
7 Days - Week 7 (or depending on the number of sessions per week)
Materials Needed:
•scratch.mit.edu
Project Outline
Project Outline:
Characters (Sprites):
• Max the Cat
• Buddy the Dog
• Bird
Backgrounds:
• City Park
• Forest
• Mountain
02
Understanding Scratch
Planning short story
Objective: Understand the Scratch interface and basic
functions.
Activities:
• Explore the Scratch interface.
• Learn about Sprites, Costumes, and Backdrops.
• Basic tutorials on moving sprites and changing
backdrops.
Objective: Plan the short story.
Activities:
• Discuss elements of a short story.
• Brainstorm ideas for the story.
• Create a storyboard detailing scenes and dialogues.
Step 3: Setting Up the Stage Objective: Create or choose sprites for
Objective: Create and select backgrounds characters.
for each scene.
Activities:
Activities: Choose or create Max the Cat, Buddy
Choose or create backgrounds in Scratch. the Dog, and Bird sprites.
Learn about the 'Broadcast' block for Create costumes for animations.
scene changes. Sprite 1: Max the Cat
Scene 1: City Park Choose or create a sprite: Choose a
Background: City Park Sprite -> Cat
Add a new backdrop: Choose Backdrop - Sprite 2: Buddy the Dog
> City Park
Scene 2: Forest Choose or create a sprite: Choose a
Sprite -> Dog
Background: Forest Sprite 3: Bird
Add a new backdrop: Choose Backdrop -
> Forest Choose or create a sprite: Choose a
Scene 3: Mountain Sprite -> Bird
Script and development of the short story
Objective: Program basic movements and dialogues.
when I receive [NextScene v]
Create scripts for moving sprites. go to x: -100 y: -50
Add dialogues using 'Say' and 'Think' blocks. say [Hi Max! Let's go to the forest.]
for 2 seconds
broadcast [ForestScene v]
when green flag clicked
go to x: -150 y: -50
switch backdrop to [City Park v]
say [What a lovely day in the park!] for 2
seconds
move 10 steps
wait 1 seconds
say [Hi Buddy!] for 2 seconds
broadcast [NextScene v]
Finishing Touches and Presentation
Objective: Enhance the story with sounds and animations.
Activities:
• Add sound effects and background music.
• Create more complex animations (e.g., walking).
when green flag clicked
go to x: -150 y: -50
switch backdrop to [City Park v]
play sound [meow v] until done
say [What a lovely day in the park!] for 2
seconds
move 10 steps
wait 1 seconds
say [Hi Buddy!] for 2 seconds
broadcast [NextScene v]
03
Writing the Short Story
Debugging and Refining
Adding Dialogue
Objective: Ensure the story runs smoothly.
Activities:
• Test the project for any issues.
• Peer review for feedback and suggestions.
Step 8: Presentation
Objective: Present the completed stories.
Activities:
• Students present their stories to the class.
• Discuss what they learned and enjoyed.
04
Implementing Scripts
05
Incorporating Images
More Scenes
Continue adding scripts
and sprites
06
Conclusion
Finishing
THANKS
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